One killed as IIUI bus rams into footpath in Islamabad

International Islamic University Islamabad bus rams into a footpath on Kashmir Highway.

ISLAMABAD: One motorcyclist was killed, while 24 female students and three members of staff were injured when a bus carrying students of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) rammed into a footpath on Kashmir Highway here on Wednesday morning.

The injured were shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and were discharged after first aid.

Police watched the accident on the cameras, following which the law enforcers and rescue teams reached the site and started rescue operation.

According to varsity’s PR department, Rector IIUI, Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President IIUI visited the hospital to inquire about the injured, while they expressed deep grief and sorrow on the loss of a life in the unfortunate accident.

They directed the concerned officials of the varsity to extend maximum cooperation to the injured. The university is investigating the causes of